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Intellectual Disability (or Intellectual Impairment)
So I’ve had a really exciting last week or so. A long time, very good friend of mine who has been overseas becoming a “super-doctor” (read: doing a lot of really exciting, cutting edge research in a world-class paediatric facility (in Canada) for the greater good and...
Cold sores and Herpes Simplex Gingivostomatitis
An awful, painful infection for little people that can recur throughout life. Here are some practical tips on making life more bearable during a child’s first infection and with flares of HSV-1
Scabies
A quick post about these dreaded parasites that cause an intense and distressing itch by burrowing under the skin. What are they? How do you get rid of them? Read on to find out!!
Head lice (and nits)
The ever common and VERY contagious problem of head lice, is the bane of the life of any parent of school aged children. Come find out how to get rid of them!
School sores (impetigo)
Oh the scourge! Oh the affliction! Woe is the befallen and all else run for your lives!!
One of the most awful and common infections spread by children – SCHOOL SORES (otherwise known as impetigo). Here’s what to do about it.
How stimulant medications for ADHD work
Gosh guys, I have to apologise. I have been struggling with my (over) commitments over the last few weeks and after 3 weekends away from home (and my family) for various reasons, I have fallen behind with my blogging! Working on some projects that I really hope will...
Pulled elbow
Dr Megs writes about a common condition of toddlers – the painful pulled elbow. It is easy to fix, but needs medical attention quickly.
A Pain in the Ear – Ear infections in children
Dr Katie, GP is back this week with a really informative post about ear infections in children. Why do kids get them? What are the different types? How do we treat them? Read on to find out.
Problems with boy-bits (Part 2)
Hello again all of you parents of boys out there! I know you have all been so EAGERLY awaiting the sequel to last week's "What can go wrong with a ding-dong" article, and here it is... "How we fix things wonky boy-bits!" (sorry, I know... terrible.) You might remember...